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N105 KLB

1996 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,722 mi
Last recorded158,722 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 KLB
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 158,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 147,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 145,279 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 140,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached MAIN EARTH STRAP CORRODED (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 136,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

offside and nearside rear lower wishbone and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 136,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on

offside and nearside rear lower wishbone and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 133,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 133,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 130,378 miles

Front brake disc`s pitted and corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 125,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 125,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 120,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,782 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 115,726 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 111,467 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 109,109 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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N105 KLB is a 1996 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 128,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N105 KLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N105 KLB is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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